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CCJP engages Bikita villagers on disability rights

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CCJP engages Bikita villagers on disability rights

By Tatiana Mhararira

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) conducted a Citizens Duty Bearers Engagement Forum with Kufakunesu villagers in Ward 13 of Bikita West on disability rights, allowing villagers to share their perspectives on the topic on November 1, 2024.
The community engagement program enabled villagers to discuss actions that could be taken to support people with disability in the community.
Several key issues were raised by the villagers, including the lack of consideration for voices of people living with disabilities (PWDs) during public meetings, the absence of ramps in most public toilets to assist the disabled, exclusion of PWDs from food donation distributions, leaving them without support and it was noted that non-disabled individuals could not adequately represent the interests of the disabled.
CCJP project officer Barnabas Matenga said the community engagement was aimed to amplify the voices of PWDs and ensure their rights were respected.
“The programme strengthen the capacity and opportunities of various marginalized citizens and organized citizen groups, particularly women, youth, and PWDs, to exercise their rights and advocate for change across Masvingo.
The capacities of PWDs were developed, creating spaces for them to engage with duty-bearers on relevant human rights issues, hold them accountable, and collaboratively implement agreed-upon action plans. This project elevates the voices of PWDs, enabling them to advocate for their rights and needs,” he said.
Addressing villagers at the same event, ward 13 Councillor Elliot Chapinda stressed the importance of transparency in resource allocation among villagers, including PWDs, and stressed that public infrastructure should accommodate disabled individuals.
“Corruption is rampant, as the responsible authorities fail to provide transparency in sharing donations, leaving disabled people at a disadvantage. This is an issue I wish to address while advocating for disability rights in my ward.
“By law, every institution should have ramps for PWDs, and boreholes drilled in this area should be located close to where PWDs reside. As a community, we also want to combat discrimination against albinos, as they are human beings like the rest of us,” Chapinda said.
Chapinda encouraged the PWDs to move along with the digital age so as to get information on time.
“I also encourage disabled individuals in the area to embrace modern technology and gain access to information. They should strive to obtain smartphones to receive information quickly through WhatsApp and other social media platforms,” he said.
Speaking to TellZim News after the event, one of the villagers, Walter Manasa, said CCJP’s community engagements and training sessions helped villagers understand their constitutional rights.
“The training made us aware of our human rights, particularly through the previous community engagement that focused on Section 56, reminding us that no one should be left behind in any aspect.
“These training sessions provided by CCJP have taught us how to manage conflicts peacefully without resorting to violence. This has contributed to a reduction in gender-based violence (GBV) cases among PWDs and has fostered respect for diverse viewpoints during public meetings,” said Manasa.
Mavis Mazhara, a PWD, said that the community engagement has allowed her to voice her opinions and access resources just like able-bodied individuals.
“Today’s meeting enlightened me on the need to share my views with the councillor. I have learnt that even though I am disabled, I am an important member of the community and should benefit from resource allocations just like everyone else in the village,” said Mazhara.
Another villager Samuel Kufakunesu said the engagement was significant, as it taught him how to better coexist with PWDs and understand the challenges they face in the community.
“The meeting organized by CCJP has shown us how to live harmoniously with PWDs and collectively address the challenges they encounter so they can lead fulfilling lives, just like able-bodied individuals.
“We proposed that anyone building a toilet at their home should consider that one day they might become disabled or have visitors with disabilities, so these factors should be taken into account by the entire village when constructing new facilities,” said Kufakunesu.
As a way forward, the community established a disability advocacy committee to assist in promoting disability rights.

Runyararo West Secondary School plans scraped

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Runyararo West Secondary School plans scraped

By Staff Reporter

Masvingo City Council has said the local authority has no funds to construct another school in Runyararo West and the land that was reserved for the school will be given to Francis Aphiri for its expansion.
This comes after calls by residents urging council to build a secondary school in the suburb to cater for learners from the area.
Francis Aphiri Primary is set to construct a satellite school to ease its ever increasing enrolment on the land that was earmarked for the sole secondary school in the suburb.
This came out in a full council meeting held on Monday October 28 where it was noted that the Health, Housing and Environmental Services Committee resolved that Francis Aphiri be granted permission to use the land.
“The report of the Director of Housing and Social Services on the application by Francis Aphiri Primary School, for permission to construct a three-storey classroom block to ease the problem of hot sitting was considered.
“The Committee noted that the idea was noble but there was no space at Francis Aphiri Primary School, and also that the school was already congested since there were 2 650 learners. It was proposed and agreed that Council should offer the School a new site to establish a satellite school to ease congestion of learners at Francis Aphiri Primary School.
“It was proposed that the site originally earmarked for a Secondary school near North West Medical Clinic be changed to a Primary School site to accommodate the request by Francis Aphiri Primary School. The Committee agreed that the proposed storey building be constructed at the new site. The Committee also agreed that Council would avail another site for a public Secondary School in the locality,” read part of the committee minutes
The matter however sparked debate in council chambers as councilors felt they were doing a disservice to council by giving away land earmarked for a secondary school to a primary school.
Ward 2 Councillor Benson Hwata said it was not fair for council to delay construction of a secondary school in the area as learners were struggling to get places in the few secondary schools available.
“You want to allow the construction of another primary school in Runyararo West but where do you think all those learners will go? The available secondary schools are already congested yet you want to add another primary,” said Hwata.
Councillor Sheron Marombedze weighed in saying council was supposed to find another place for Francis Aphiri’s primary school extension or construct double storeys at the school.
Ward 5 councilor Daniel Mberikunashe said the reason why enrolment at Francis Aphiri was ballooning was a result of Victoria Ranch suburb which was not in Masvingo City’s jurisdiction so they were not supposed to be forced to make decisions based on that.
“The reason why Francis Aphiri’s enrolment continues to rise is because of learners coming from Victoria Ranch. The housing scheme there should avail land for schools to cater for the learners from there. We can’t be forced to make decisions because of people out of our jurisdiction. We cannot give away the land that we had allocated for a secondary school, it has to remain as such until we get resources to construct it,” said Mberikunashe.
Masvingo Town Clerck Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa however said the decision was made after considering that constructing a double storey at Francis Aphiri would mean more learners at the school and that would deprive other learners from accessing certain services like sport, as all the leaners would have to use the same grounds so some will end up failing to get a chance.
He said another reason was that the area was closest to the main Francis Aphiri school for easy management and council would negotiate with another church which had been given land to construct a primary school but was failing and if they agree, council will repossess the land for construction of a secondary school and the church will get another place.

Chiredzi Council clears air on Chigarapasi closure

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Chiredzi Council clears air on Chigarapasi closure

By Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI-Chiredzi Town Council recently assured its stakeholders that Zimbabwe’s largest beer garden, Chigarapasi, which was closed on September 30, 2024 following the expiration of the operator Big Five Beers’ lease, will be reopened soon after following the proper tendering procedure.
Initially, the council closed down Chigarapasi in December 2016 in compliance with a Ministry of Local Government, Public Works, and National Housing directive that stipulated that non-profit-making entities were to be closed.
This led to an outcry as over 1000 families were making a living from the beer hall and the local authority resolved to lease the property in 2017.
Big Five Beers had been operating the beer garden since then until the expiry of the lease prompting the closure of the beer hall awaiting another tender process.
Speaking to journalists during the Chiredzi Town Council media engagement at Clevers Hotel recently, CTC Chairperson Jameson Charumbira said the tendering process of the beer garden would be held soon.
“I want to assure you that we have not yet awarded anyone with a lease to operate the Beer garden, but we are in the process of assessing the situation at the beer hall before we tender. As councillor, we are not involved anyhow in the tendering process, and I would like to inform you that due diligence will be taken before awarding anyone with the lease,” said Charumbira.
Chigarapasi beer hall opened doors in the early 1980s mainly as a recreational place for the low-income earning workers in the Lowveld sugarcane industry and seats on16 273 square meters.

Council to engage army to shoot stray dogs

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Council to engage army to shoot stray dogs

…as dogbites plague Masvingo

By Virginia Njovo

Masvingo City Council has resolved to engage Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) to shoot stray dogs across Masvingo City as dog bites continue to rise in the country’s oldest town.
This was revealed in the full council meeting held recently where the local authority said the Health, Housing and Environmental Services Committee had agreed that the city’s public relations office should notify residents of the tie up order.
“On the dog tie up order, the request to engage the Zimbabwe National Army at a cost of stray dog shooting in the commonage was granted, the Public Relations Office was tasked to advise residents on the dog tie and shooting exercise,” reads the minutes.
Commenting on the resolution, Masvingo Urban ward 1 councillor Sabina Chikwangwani said council should not notify residents of the tie up order as it will yield no results because people would tie up their dogs and release them after.
“This is a great move especially in my ward; there is lot of unleashed dogs. I therefore request authorities that they do not give notice to residents but come unannounced because once they are notified, they will leash their dogs and free them after so they will continue roaming,” said Chikwangwani.
Statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) recently showed that Masvingo Province was recording high cases of dog bites since last year.
Masvingo City recorded fifty-seven dog bites in six months.
Masvingo City Council Public Relations Officer Ashleigh Jinjika told TellZim News earlier that they were working with other relevant stakeholders to try and control the situation.
“As Masvingo City, in the first half that is from January to June 2024, we have recorded a total number of 57 dog bites, a figure which is worrisome.
“Stray animals especially dogs spread deadly diseases such as rabies and parvovirus which pose threat to human life through bites and attacks therefore we encourage residents to report stray animals to the Municipal Police and Health Department,” said Jinjika.
She urged pet owners to comply with the regulations and ensure that they licence their pets as well as vaccinating them so as to reduce the spread of rabies and other infectious diseases since there were penalties for non-compliance.
Council also once suggested that they take stock of the number of dogs in the commonage and assign water meter readers to take stock to enable council to institute control measures on the number of dogs per each household.
Apart from stray dogs, the local authority was facing a new challenge of stray cattle which were seen roaming in areas like Rhodhene, Zimre Park as well as Eastvale.
The full council resolved that they will craft a bylaw that enables the local authority to detain stray animals and fine the owners since they had no such bylaw because the issue was new.

Residents to petition council over consultations

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Residents to petition council over consultations

By TellZim reporter

Residents through the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), are set to petition Masvingo City Council over the way consultation meetings were conducted, which they said excluded some residents.
VISET director Samuel Wadzai said residents felt that the City Council’s budget consultations were inadequate and missed key issues.
The organization recently convened a meeting to help residents outline their priorities which they failed to submit to council during the consultations.
“Residents believe that many important issues were overlooked by the City Council. They have noted that they want council to give priority to Health and Education issues in the city.
“The ultimate outcome of the meeting was a 10-point plan, which we will share with the council in form of a petition before the release of the draft budget. This petition will be signed by residents before being submitted to the council,” said Wadzai.
During the engagement meeting conducted by VISET collaborating with Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Association (MURRA), residents raised concern over the way budget consultation meetings were held and called council to prioritize health and education issues in its 2025 budget.
A resident, Itai Banda, said during the just ended consultations meetings some councilors were politicizing the consultation process leaving the process with some gaps.
“During consultations, I noticed some councilors selecting their supporters, providing them with specific talking points for the budget consultations, as if they were representing all residents. I also observed that those who attended the meetings wearing t-shirts of the same color were preferentially selected to provide input, while others were denied the opportunity,” said Banda.
Sungano Zvarebwanashe, a Ward 4 resident said, Masvingo City Council should give more priority to maternity facilities and resources at its clinics.
“In its budget, the council should allocate funds for the provision of a doctor at council clinics. This could be either a visiting or resident doctor. Additionally, every council clinic should have a maternity wing and a sufficient number of midwives,” said Zvarebwanashe.
Leah Matavire, a ward 5 resident said in the budget, Council should set aside enough money to construct new council schools so as to decongest the overpopulated council schools and to tame the issue of mushrooming of unregistered schools in the communities.
“I have noticed an increase of unregistered schools in the commonage which may lead to poor educational results and abuse of children, some of the council schools are over populated and some now have three hot seating learning sessions at primary level,” said Matavire.
Rejoice Maridza, a participant at the meeting also raised the need for the council to allocate funds to upgrade local council libraries to suit modern standard, which could help reduce drug abuse and promote quality education.

VISET director Samuel Wadzai

Man murders neighbour over witchcraft

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Man murders neighbour over witchcraft

By Virginia Njovo

A man from Village 3, Chibakwe area in Gutu is on the run after allegedly murdering his neighbour accusing him of bewitching him and causing misfortunes in his life.
The accused, Richard Bharinoti disappeared after murdering his neighbour Liberty Madhona on October 25, 2024 .
Masvingo Provincial Spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident encouraging those who may have information on the accused’s whereabouts.
“I can confirm the incident where a man from Gutu allegedly killed his neighbour. I encourage members of the public who may have information on the whereabouts of the accused to inform the police.
“We also encourage people to avoid using violence to solve issues. When people are having misunderstandings it is advisable to seek help from third parties than resorting to violence,” said Inspector Dhewa.
Circumstances are that, on October 25, Bharinoti got drunk and went to Madonha’s homestead and accused him of causing misfortunes in his life.
The two got into a heated argument and Bharinoti went on to hit Madhona on the stomach with the spikey back of his axe and he fell on the veranda where bled and died on the spot.
Seeing their father soaked in blood, the deceased’s children called their other neighbours for help who latter reported to the police.
The accused ran away from the scene as soon as he realized that he had killed his neighbour.
Cases of murder involving allegations of witchcraft are on the rise with another case having been reported earlier this month where a Renco man teamed up with his two daughters and killed both his parents.
He accused them of possessing goblins which were causing misfortunes in the family.
Circumstances are that the man and his three children teamed up and went to confront his now deceased parents at their homestead. They allegedly accused the couple of possessing goblins which were causing misfortune in the family.
In a separate incident in Chief Nyajena near Fusira Primary School, a man committed suicide after being accused by his children of possessing goblins.

GZU caps first deaf graduate

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GZU caps first deaf graduate

…as Minister Chadzamira graduates with Master’s

By Perpetua Murungweni

Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) has celebrated a historic achievement with the graduation of its first deaf student at its 18th graduation held at the university’s main campus on Friday (November 1).
Speaking during the graduation ceremony, GZU Vice Chancellor Professor Rungano Jonasi Zvobgo said the graduation of a deaf student was one of the major highlights of the ceremony.
“Among the highlights of this year’s graduation is our first deaf or hard of hearing graduate who graduates with a Bachelor of Education in sign language Memory Manyera,” said Prof Zvobgo.
Prof Zvobgo also acknowledged another graduand whom he said was physically challenged but managed to graduate.
“Manyera graduated along with one physically challenged student Velaphi Gumbo who graduated with a Bachelor of Education in Inclusive Education,” he said.
Among the graduands was the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira and one of the iconic musicians Jonah Moyo of the ‘Solo naMutsai’ fame.
“Among this year’s graduates is the Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Cde Ezra Ruvai Chadzamira, who will graduate with a Master of Commerce in Strategic Management. We will also witness the conferment of Honorary Doctorates on one well deserving and luminary Zimbabwean musician, Jonah Moyo, who will receive the Doctor of Philosophy in Creative and Performing Arts,” said Zvobgo.
The University witnessed four of its most outstanding female and male graduates of the class of 2024 receiving the coveted Chancellor’s Awards for being the overall best graduates. Gwatidzo Laureen Kudzai, Bachelor of Science Honors in Peace Conflict and Governance was the overall best female student and Mercy Msipa was second overall best female student graduating with a Bachelor Science Honors in Mathematics. Andreas Jasi was the overall best male student graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce Honors in Economics and Finance while Kudakwashe Emmanuel Gwini was the second overall best male student obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Honors in Musicology and Ethno choreology.
50 graduands received awards for being the best performing students in their programmes.
Of the 4467 graduands, a slight drop from last year’s 4899, are 1237 postgraduates and 11 who graduated with doctorate degrees while one received a Master of Philosophy degree.
The graduation ceremony was running under the theme, “Upscaling Innovation and Industrialization towards Vision 2030” and saw a total number of 4 465 graduands being capped, with 2,849 females and 1,616 males celebrating their academic achievements.
Gary Magadzire School of Agriculture and Engineering had 73 graduands, Julius Nyerere School of Social Sciences with 1 034 graduands, Herbert Chitepo School of Law and Business Sciences had 1 476 graduands, Robert Gabriel Mugabe School of Heritage and Education had 1 710 graduands and the School of Natural Sciences had a total of 172 graduands.

Zanu PF Cllr cries for neighbouring MP’s CDF

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Zanu PF Cllr cries for neighbouring MP’s CDF

. . . Hallucinates blocking the CDF from being disbursed

By Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – A heated dispute over the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) led to a dramatic standoff between Masvingo City Council ZANU PF and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councilors, forcing the recent full council meeting to grind to a halt.
Tensions ran high as two ZANU PF councilors accused Masvingo Urban CCC Member of Parliament (MP) Martin Mureri of deciding CDF priority areas on partisan basis while CCC councilors said it was the MP and the constituency development committee’s prerogative.
The heated debate that lasted for more than 20 minutes started after a report of the health, housing and environmental services committee meeting minutes which stated that the 2024 CDF was going to fund the construction of a market shed and borehole in ward 9.
“Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Housing and Social Services on the proposed projects to be funded by the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). It was reported that after having received requests from the Honorable Member of Parliament for Masvingo Urban Constituency, it was proposed that the 2024 CDF be utilized in the construction of Leopold Takawira Market Shed and drilling and equipping a borehole at the market for water supply. The proposal was accepted by the committee,” read the minutes.
ZANU PF ward 10 councilor Sengerayi Manyanga then queried how the decision to fund Takawira market was reached saying the MP was supposed to get priority areas from councilors.
“We need to know how much will be channeled towards the Takawira market. How was that decision made? The MP should come to us his councilors and we give him the priority areas not to come with proposals.
“He has never called me and I have never heard him doing consultations in my ward where he stays. If he cannot support the ward he stays then he should move out and stay in his constituency.
“He has to come here and explain to us how he decides where to use his CDF. He should not discriminate wards, all Masvingo City wards should benefit from CDF. We used to have former MP Jacob Nyokanhete who would give cement to every ward. We used to call him MP veCement (The Cement MP) he was not discriminatory. If the MP continues we will make sure that he doesn’t receive the funds,” said Manyanga amid murmurs of displeasure from CCC Councilors.


Zanu PF proportional representative councilor Sheron Marombedze supported Manyanga saying the MP was supposed to come and talk to councilors on where to direct CDF.
“Where does the MP get areas of need if he does not consult us his councilors? Who is in his committee here? We need to know the person who is giving him that advice. If anyone is sitting in his committee they should tell him that we his councilors are not happy, he should come here to explain himself,” said Marombedze.
Ward three councilor Maxwell Madhuna interjected and said they were not comfortable with Manyanga threatening them in the chambers and saying he had power to stop the coming of CDF.
“We cannot continue like this, councilor Manyanga is threatening us here, where does he get the power to stop CDF from coming, that’s a direct threat,” said Madhuna.
Manyanga, Madhuna, Marombedze, ward 6 councilor Wistaff Sitemere and CCC proportional representative councilor Alaica Time all stood up and continued to shout uncontrollably.
CCC councilors were arguing that Manyanga could not clamor for Masvingo Urban CDF since his ward falls under Masvingo North.
The same was said for Ward Two with Zanu PF councilor Benson Hwata which falls under Masvingo West.
They further argued that if Masvingo MP was to be summoned then all the three MPs whose wards are part of Masvingo City should come and explain how they were using their CDF.
The mayor had a torrid time trying to silence either party as they all accused each other of politicizing CDF.

Time to punish ‘2030 vanenge vachipo’ zealots

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Time to punish ‘2030 vanenge vachipo’ zealots

A wave of change is sweeping across the SADC region and I am sure the SADC chair is in a panicky mode because of what is happening in Mozambique and what happened in Botswana. South Africa partially did it and I am sure Zimbabweans are ready for 2028, you all saw what we are capable of doing. Zviya zvekuti hee rigging what what munenge musina kungovhota neuwandu. Tikangoti every eligible person is voting you will see the results. Zimbabweans are more than happy as we speak for Ba 2’s young brother Masisi’s loss kkk. I used to hear him calling him his young brother and that association failed to yield results in Masisi’s favor. I thought he was going to be given some rigging tactics. Asi hakuna Chicken Inn here kuBots. Maybe he was given but failed to utilise the tips kkkk. I am sure kana zvanetsa he can cross the border tomupa basa rehumanager pa presidential farm in Kwekwe. Kkkk seka zvako Mapombi kuseka nhamo serugare. Botswana decided and I hope every Zimbabwean has something to copy from Botswana. The leaders in Zimbabwe from either party should learn that the loser should just accept defeat and move on, the ordinary citizens should take leaf, no violence no what. ZEC has a great lesson to learn, I will not say much about ZEC, you all know what it is capable of. I am sure Nero has also learnt kuti it’s possible to win an election uri kuopposition, zvinongoda kamwe kakurongeka which is lacking in Zimbabwean opposition. So far Zanu PF is the only organized party, at least for its survival tisati tatarisa the economy. Yes, the old Madalas in Zanu PF were once youths who organized themselves and left their fathers at home while they skipped the boarder to fight for independence. I know there are a few who are genuine war vets but at least pane chigame chavakamaster, unity of purpose. They are still united up to now and our youths are looking up to them to turnaround the economy. Let me tell you one thing, for them zvakatorongeka coz they compare with the Smith era. Vari kutoona maachievements so because they are comparing themselves with 40 years ago instead of comparing themselves, with other countries who are performing better. If we compare nhasi with 40 years ago we will see improvement, but if we compare with other countries we will see kuti hapana kwatiri kuenda.
Ah I had forgotten another lesson for Ba 2. I am sure you all heard what Mbumba said, this guy from Namibia, he said he will not wait for people to wheelbarrow him out of office and decided not to contest in the upcoming election though he has a chance for two five year terms. Ndovarumeka ivavo. I salute you Mbumba. I also salute Swapo for seconding the first female candidate chero zvayo yagarisa in power Swapo yacho. Good going maybe kuno in 2028 we will support our own Linda Masarira and Valerio. Kana kuri kuZanu toisa Mable, Oppah is too old. kuCCC ah hameno kuBlue Movement toisa hedu Fadzi kkk. Remember Blue Movement is her idea. In 2018 when she contested as independent paya, blue was her color. Don’t misquote me, handina kumboti igirlfriend yaani ini, I don’t even know if it is true. Ndakangonzwawo zvichitaurwa mumastreets I have no evidence. Right, imagine Fadzi vs Mable Chinomona kkkk. haa zvinenge zvaendwa ipapo, Fadzi is charismatic zvekuti she managed to penetrate CCC kusvika pakuva very close to Chamisa within a very short space of time zvakazobhowa vana Mai Kore rimwe gore vakapanduka. But anyway thanks Swapo for leading the way, but hey, while we celebrate kuti parikuda kuiswa mukadzi seni, I wonder vakashayawo umwe ane zera rechidiki. I heard she is 72 but mmm, face yachembera iya. Kana vakashaisisa havo hazvina kushata.
Right, I hear team army is in cloud 9 following Ba 2’s statements during the conference. Saying he will not contest in 2028 gave a sigh of relief to the Chiwenga faction? If he is sincere nothing will stop him from taking over. He is the man in charge and I hear in all areas with joint operations between members of the security forces, the army is bubbling with confidence zvekuti even a private ari kujambisa inspector kupolice or even CIO, handizive hangu maranks eko. But my humble appeal to Mr President is to make sure he silences all those loud mouthed and bootlicking supporters of him to quit the 2030 vanenge varipo mantra. If he is sincere that he will not extend the term, then why is he allowing them to continue chanting 2030 vanenge vachipo. Pai pavanenge vari? Kupi ikoko? In Shona we say ushe madzoro hunoravanwa. Even kuZanu ikoko kana zveopposition zvanetsa chinjanai chero mukaita week week ndizvozvo. Umwe akapinda akaisa Mbuya Nehanda statue, akagadzira Harare Beitbridge highway, akasvasvanga rtgs ndokuunza ZiG which is currently on a free fall, ndozvaakagonawo. Ipaiwo Chiwenga iyeye chero riri dofo regai ripinde, maybe he will bring more Chinese here, ko ndiye adiiwo. Kana apinda we will just make sure kuti he won’t go to UN summit, tinganyara tikabaiwa. Team Chiwenga yaenda nechimuti and I hear there are security threats to H.E zvekuti vakatotora Sean, chimutwin chekuArmy to be ADC, Yes Aide De Camp. Muchamuona akamira kumashure kwaH.E manje manje, he doesn’t know who to trust nowadays. PG was changed now they have vakomana vematanker vaya, they no longer trust Mech. Gore rino tichadzidza zvakawanda kkk. Ini ndakaona pakadzoka Sanyatwe ndikati mmm, pashata apa, anyway let’s see.
Before I go zvangu kunokanga maputi angu for lunch, let me just observe a minute of silence in memory of all the departed army generals and say good luck to Air marshal Moyo for survival. We all know accidents happen. Imwe yakauraya masoja paChaka apa recently. The guys were coming for the graduation apa remember the venue had been changed countless times due to security concerns. Imiwoye, zvine chinodaro soja haringofe, pane chariuraya zizi harife nemhepo.
Ko pane akamboonawo here Sir Weaknail? I am sure you all see how he is coming out zvishoma nezvishoma out of hibernation. Vakange vambonyararidzwa paya but he is back with a bang. I heard the ban yekuState House still stands but he now has access to Baba, they meet at his private office kuya kwavaisangana naChabangu. Beware Weaknail. Frequent that place at your own peril. Chabangu aripi izvezvi? Hakutambiwe kuya. I know vamwe vanoti hee regai zvife, I don’t support hangu kufa kwevanhu so I wish him good luck. I hear ana Chimombe vari kudhomoka zvakaipa. I won’t talk much about mbavha dzembudzi. Ndingatobvunza zvangu about VaMphoko. I am sure he is going to Botswana for Inaguresheni. Ko handiti he was once ambassador to Botswana and he knows zvimaCorner zvese. If anyone sees him please tell him kuti vasandisiya for Inaguresheni if he is going. But mukati kunoendwa iyemi. The SADC Chair is yet to send congratulatory massage. hameno. Let’s watch and see. Until next week, mboko imboko!

Kingdom Boys win 2-nil against Una Una

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Kingdom Boys win 2-nil against Una Una

By Tatiana Mhararira

FC Wangu Mazodze won the Masvingo derby for the second time against Masvingo United FC on match day 29 at the home of football Mucheke Stadium on October 27.
Nicknamed the ‘Kingdom Boys’, FC Wangu Mazodze won 2-nil in the much anticipated match, maintaining its first position on the log table.
Derby matches have not been a walk in the park for the log leaders, with its first ever win against Masvingo United, known as Una Una being recorded on July 11, 2023 through a goal by Mac Sean Murambiwa in the second half.
Speaking to TellZim News, FC Wangu Mazodze Spokesperson, Blessing Kwesha said they were excited to have won the derby as the players demonstrated outstanding performance.
“We are very excited as a club from players, the technical team and the executive for winning Masvingo derby. Obviously a very important game of the season though we still have five more games ahead.
“The players demonstrated a classy performance since derbies are difficult to win but the Kingdom Boys delivered the three points which were our target for the game,” said Kwesha.
Kwesha said they were not blinded by the derby results and they were preparing for the next game with extra energy.
“We are not getting carried away by the derby win because it’s just three points so we need a couple more wins to get the Premier League promotion. Masvingo derby is over and we are now focused on our next game against FC Hunters at Rudhaka Stadium on Sunday November, 3 2024.
“Of course it’s another difficult game but the coaches and players, like they have done all season, are preparing well for the match with more energy than before,” said Kwesha.
Mazodze staunch supporter, Priscilla Uche Chikute said she was happy because of the team’s win as players defied all odds to win against Una Una.
“Winning this derby is a great achievement for the team since most of our rivals never expected us to win and it’s been difficult for us to beat Una Una even though it’s the second time. Mazodze have proved that when it comes to soccer we are one of the best.
“Our coach has worked tirelessly in making the team achieve the best result and back then Masvingo United FC has been well known for displaying best football but this derby was different,” said Chikute.
Chikute said they hoped for premier league promotion and appealed to relevant stakeholders for the renovation of Mucheke Stadium so that they will use it as their home ground.
“As a fan I appeal to relevant authorities to assist in the renovation of Mucheke stadium for the team to avoid travelling to other cities to play their home matches. Having the Premier League in Masvingo will allow the football lovers to enjoy better football besides Division 1 which we are used to now,” said Chikute.
Una Una players have been having salary grievances, and recently, the team failed to travel for a match due to financial constraints.
The Kingdom Boys are left with few away games against FC Hunters and Mutare City Rovers and the home games will be against the second log leaders Tenax FC, St Paul’s Musami FC and Surrey FC.

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